Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. All ICD-10 codes must have seven characters.
2. Codes that describe symptoms and signs, as opposed to diagnoses, are acceptable for reporting
purposes when a related definitive diagnosis has not been established by the provider.
3. The Tabular List contains categories, subcategories, and valid codes which may be either a
letter or a number.
4. When coding a poisoning the coder would locate the intent followed by the drug.
5. If the encounter is for an illness for which the Alphabetic Index gives a choice of acute versus
chronic, code the acute last.
1.FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE
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a. asepsis b. infection control c. sterile technique d. body substance isolation
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A) Transport the patient to the hospital and perform a detailed physical exam. B) Obtain baseline vital signs and past medical history. C) Call the ALS unit to determine their ETA before deciding your next step. D) Perform a detailed physical exam.
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A. 26 B. 2 C. 18 D. 24
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).